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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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